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MusicThinkTank: Call For Submissions!

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Using Electronic Music In Education

• Alper Tuzcu | 4 Ways Electronic Music Can Be Utilized In Music Education 
• Owen Davie | 4 Musical Projects To Pursue This Winter
• Carter Lee | How Did Your Parents Influence Your Taste In Music?
• Maryn Mcdonnell | How To Plan A Successful Music Festival That Everyone Loves

4 Ways Electronic Music Can Be Utilized In Music Education

Many of us have had our first music learning experiences while trying to play a tune with a recorder in music class. Studies show that the first point of music exposure for students is important, as it can direct the future music interests and prospects of an individual.

However, chances are low that the recorder in the music schools will garner the interest of the new generation of students. In fact, according to this article in The Guardian, the number of music students in 9th grade in the UK actually dropped by 22% between 2010 and 2015.

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4 Musical Projects To Pursue This Winter

While there have been some optimistic murmurings of live music returning in 2021, nothing is certain, and regardless of positive developments down the line, winter of 2020/21 seems certain to bring with it more of the social isolation we’ve become so familiar with. Fortunately for bands and artists, we already have an established creative outlet readymade for dealing with the challenges of isolations, challenges magnified by the darkest season of the year. When buckling up for a winter that may feel longer than most, consider taking on some of these musical projects.

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How Did Your Parents Influence Your Taste In Music?

Many of us have had our first music learning experiences while trying to play a tune with a recorder in music class. Studies show that the first point of music exposure for students is important, as it can direct the future music interests and prospects of an individual.

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MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Organizing A Music Room

• BROOKE CHAPLAN | How To Organize A Music Room For Reviewing Audio Recordings
• MARY IVANOVA  | More Tipping Options, Closed Ticketed Online Shows, Interactive Tools 
• M BANKS  | How To Keep Your Instruments And Equipment From Water Damage
• JONATHAN BLAKE  | SEO For Musicians

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Building An Empathetic Music Website & More

• JESSICA BENNETT | Looking To Build A More Empathetic Music Website? Here Are Some Tips
• JURE REJEC | How Data Helped UMEK Make One Of The Biggest Techno Comebacks In Years
• M BANKS | How To Stay Safe As A Touring Musician
• MAGNOLIA POTTER  | Best Home Upgrades For Musicians During The Ongoing Pandemic

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Using Acoustics & More

 

• M Banks | How To Use Acoustics To Your Advantage
• Piano Dreamers | 5 Things To Know About Learning Piano Again As An Adult
• Music Industry Believer | 7 Steps For New Producers To Build A Music Studio at Home
• Kamil Kwiatkowski | Nicky Romero, Protocol Recordings Announce Partnership With Universal Music / Virgin Records Germany

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Risk Assessment For Musicians & More

• Adam Mezzatesta | COVID-19 Risk Assessment Generator For Musician
• Anica Oaks | 4 Of The Best Ways To Enjoy Vintage Music Records
• Juri Kobayashi | How To Add China To Your Global Distribution
• YOSC | The Case For Drake: Why You Don’t Need To Be A Great Singer To Be A Superstar

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Music Career Myths & More

• Ellie Singh | Top 10 Music Blogs You Should Follow In Lockdown
• Jonathan Blake | Popular Myths About Starting A Music Career
• Mark Knight | Facebook Ads. Why Is It So Hard For Musicians To Promote Their Music?
• Magnolia Potter | Tips For Transforming An Unused Space Into A Music Studio

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Sync Licensing & More

• Caleb J. Murphy | Sync Licensing: 5 Important Lessons I’ve Learned (A Case Study)
• Furqan Ahmed | Learning Piano: Online Lessons Vs Physical Lessons
• Joe McLean | How To Use Music Merchandise As Part Of The Marketing Strategy?
• Professional Musician Academy | Setup Your Instagram Profile As A Professional Musician

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: How To Be A Musician During A Pandemic & More

• M Banks | How To Be A Musician During The Pandemic
• Michelle Nguyen | Monstercat Partners w/Amanotes, Launches Music, Custom Level In Tiles Hop
• M Banks | What’s The Best Vehicle To Take Your Band On Tour?
• Joe McLean | 8 Ways AI Is Helping Musicians And The Whole Music Industry

MusicThinkTank Weekly Recap: Artist's Guide To Isolation & More

• MusicThinkTank | Artist’s Guide Preparing For Winter Isolation 
• Osama Hmed | Top 5 Features Of 2020 Users Expect Your Music App To Have
• Meghan Belnap | How To Set Up The Best Sound System In Your Own Home
• M Banks | How To Build A Music Studio

Artist’s Guide Preparing For Winter Isolation

While the pandemic has raged throughout the summer, many parts of the US have had the advantage of fair weather, giving us - at times - some semblance of normalcy, and the ability to interact with others in relative safety. That said, winter is fast approaching, and with no vaccine on the immediate horizon, creatives will be forced to once again batten the hatches and prepare for a season of isolation. While a bleak prospect, our time spent in lockdown this spring has given us some tools for coping with the coming season.

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